Continuous Improvement Intern

Marmon Holdings, Inc. • East Granby, CT

60d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. A Summer Experience. A Lifetime of Value. We’ll meet you where you are and help you go further. This summer, we’re committed to bringing early-in-career talent together, trusting you to own your work and help you level up through professional development, networking, and exposure to real-world projects. We’re doing things that matter. Our wire and cable power our world. Join us as an intern and we’ll help you move up and around Marmon’s 120+ companies as you grow your skills. Join the Biggest Small Business You’ll Ever Find. Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure (MIEI) works with six specialty wire, cable, and tubing solution manufacturing companies located throughout North America. We have over 100 years of innovative engineered solutions for critical, industrial, and commercial applications. As part of Marmon, you get the best of both worlds. The strength and stability that comes with being part of Berkshire Hathaway, plus the autonomy and opportunity that comes with working at one of our 120+ companies. As a Continuous Improvement Intern, you will play a key role in advancing efficiency, productivity, and quality across Marmon IEI. You’ll gain hands-on experience working directly with manufacturing processes, applying continuous improvement methodologies in a real-world setting, and making meaningful contributions to ongoing projects. In this role, you will collect and analyze data on processes, performance metrics, and operational efficiency to uncover trends and identify opportunities for improvement. You will create and update process documentation, including process maps, flowcharts, and standard operating procedures, while supporting initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S to streamline operations and reduce waste. You will participate in problem-solving sessions and root cause analyses, developing practical solutions to operational challenges. In addition, you will research industry best practices and emerging methodologies, provide recommendations for process enhancements, and assist in creating training materials to communicate changes and improvements across teams. Throughout the internship, you will gain valuable experience in lean manufacturing, process optimization, data analysis, and teamwork, all while contributing directly to projects that improve efficiency, quality, and productivity in the manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Entering Junior year or higher
• Successful completion of a drug screening and a physical exam are required for this role

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality Management, or Process Improvement is a plus
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or 5S
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, Minitab, or other statistical software is advantageous
• Previous internships, co-op experiences, or project work related to process improvement, quality management, or operational efficiency is a plus

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data on processes, performance metrics, and operational efficiency to uncover trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Create and update process documentation, including process maps, flowcharts, and standard operating procedures, while supporting initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S to streamline operations and reduce waste.
• Participate in problem-solving sessions and root cause analyses, developing practical solutions to operational challenges.
• Research industry best practices and emerging methodologies, provide recommendations for process enhancements, and assist in creating training materials to communicate changes and improvements across teams.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees